Retropharyngeal abscess. A rare presentation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

1999 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Wai Pak ◽  
Ka Lai Chan ◽  
Charles Andrew van Hasselt
Keyword(s):  
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Retropharyngeal Abscess ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Early Symptoms ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractEarly symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) can often be deceptive and confusing. Most patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma present at an advanced stage with metastatic cervical nodes present at the time of diagnosis. A deep neck abscess as the presenting feature has not been reported. We report two cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma which presented with retropharyngeal abscesses and persistent lymphadenopathy. These two patients illustrate that refractory lymphadenopathy, despite adequate treatment of the associated infection, should prompt a search for underlying disease. The relationship between nasopharyngeal carcinoma and retropharyngeal abscess is discussed.

Parapharyngeal abscess complicated by endophthalmitis: a rare presentation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (8) ◽  
pp. 867-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
V E S Tan ◽  
J Jeevanan ◽  
B R Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Endogenous Endophthalmitis ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Bacterial Endophthalmitis ◽  
Parapharyngeal Abscess ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Biopsy ◽  
Left Neck ◽  
Endogenous Bacterial Endophthalmitis

AbstractObjective:We report an extremely rare case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma presenting as a lateral neck abscess complicated by endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis. Endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis complicating a neck abscess has not been reported in the recent English literature. We discuss the possible pathophysiology of neck abscess as a presenting feature of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and the relationship between the parapharyngeal abscess and endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis.Case report:A middle-aged Chinese man presented with a left neck abscess associated with progressive vision deterioration and proptosis of the left eye. Incidentally, his random blood glucose was found to be elevated. Nasal endoscopy also revealed bilateral bogginess in the fossa of Rosenmuller. A diagnosis of left neck abscess with endogenous endophthalmitis associated with underlying diabetes mellitus was made. A computed tomography scan of the neck showed a left parapharyngeal abscess. Incision and drainage of the abscess together with biopsy of the nasopharynx was performed. Due to the non-salvageable condition of the left eye, evisceration was also performed. Pus culture studies from the neck abscess grew Klebsiella pneumoniae, and nasopharyngeal biopsy revealed undifferentiated carcinoma.Conclusion:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is endemic in South East Asia and can have multiple, varied presentations. Therefore, in this setting, the clinician should have a high index of suspicion, especially in a patient from the Chinese ethnic group.

scholarly journals Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Presenting as Deep Neck Abscess

2011 ◽  
Vol 145 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P153-P153
Author(s):  
Sue Rene Soon ◽  
Heng-Wai Yuen
Keyword(s):  
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess

Analysis of Life-Threatening Complications of Deep Neck Abscess and the Impact of Empiric Antibiotics

ORL ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Wei Yang ◽  
Ming-Hsun Lee ◽  
Yun-Shien Lee ◽  
Shu-Huan Huang ◽  
Tai-An Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Empiric Antibiotics ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess ◽  
The Impact

Infrahyoid spread of deep neck abscess: anatomical consideration

1998 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 955-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ojiri ◽  
S. Tada ◽  
M. Ujita ◽  
M. Ariizumi ◽  
C. Ishii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess

A rare solitary breast cancer metastasis to the soft tissue of the ipsilateral arm detected by a physiotherapist: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Ramesh Omranipour ◽  
Sadaf Alipour ◽  
Bita Eslami
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Cancer Metastasis ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Metastasis ◽  
Frequency Interval ◽  
Treatment Team ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Adequate Treatment

BACKGROUND: Late occurrence of solitary soft tissue upper extremity metastasis of breast cancer is very rare. We hereby present a case of metastasis to the biceps muscle of the ipsilateral arm, detected by a physiotherapist six years after mastectomy. The aim of this report is to highlight the rarity of this presentation, to emphasize the role of the physiotherapist as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and the possibility of curative treatment despite the poor prognosis. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 2 * 3 cm well-defined isolated metastasis of breast cancer was diagnosed in the left arm of a 31-year-old woman 6 years after successful treatment of her primary tumor. Tumor characteristics, diagnostic plan, and treatment options are discussed. CONCLUSION: Due to its scarcity, there is a lack of knowledge about the frequency, interval, characteristics, best diagnostic modality, adequate treatment, and prognosis of isolated breast cancer metastasis to the soft tissue, and these can be found out by proper reporting. As an important member of the multidisciplinary team in the care and treatment of breast cancer patients, physiotherapists should be aware of this type of rare presentation.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Deep Neck Abscess with Regards to Anatomical Location and Age Groups Using CT and Clinical Data

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Chan Ho Park ◽  
Jong Kyu Han ◽  
Young Tong Kim ◽  
Hyeong Cheol Shin ◽  
Hyung Hwan Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess

scholarly journals miR-206 regulates a metabolic switch in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suppressing HK2 expression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunying Luo ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Jianwei Zhang ◽  
Guoqiang Su ◽  
Zhonghua Wei
Keyword(s):  
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
Warburg Effect ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Luciferase Reporter ◽  
Metabolic Shift ◽  
Invasion And Metastasis ◽  
Metabolic Switch ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Many studies have shown that microRNAs play key functions in nasopharyngeal carcinoma proliferation, invasion and metastasis. However, whether the dysregulated level of miRNAs contributes to the metabolic shift in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is not completely understood.Objectives: This study was conducted to explore the expression and function of miR-206 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods: miR-206 expression level was examined by real-time PCR. miR-206 inhibitor, mimics, and scrambled control were transiently transfected into nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and their effects on colony formation, glucose uptake, and lactate secretion were observed in vitro. Moreover, the relationship between the levels of miR-206 and HK2 was examined by luciferase reporter and assay western blot.Results: In our study, we reported downregulation of miR-206 expression leads to metabolic change in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. miR-206 controls this function by enhancing HK2 expression. The enhancement of aerobic metabolism activity induced by miR-206 leads to the rapid proliferation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.Conclusions: Our data demonstrated that miR-206 was involved in the regulation of Warburg effect in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by suppressing HK2 expression.

scholarly journals Sudden Deep Neck Abscess Formation in a Patient with COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 120-124
Author(s):  
Fulya ÖZER ◽  
Özlem ALKAN ◽  
Şule AKIN
Keyword(s):  
Abscess Formation ◽  
Neck Abscess ◽  
Deep Neck Abscess
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